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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1905
Page
4
The Herald asserts it is Chehalis County’s oldest paper with the largest circulation, while advertising contracts rely on circulation figures. The editor notes all contracts depend on accurate counts and warns understatements undermine trust.
The text discusses Calvin Brice and others securing a China rail concession in 1895, its later transfer to J Pierpont Morgan, and the claim that no road was built nor benefits delivered to China. It notes attempts by China to cancel the concession and critiques insurance magnates and political graft under a Republican administration.
A reader asks whether the Republican Party can obtain life insurance within DG Companies II 128. The note outlines concerns about policy access and potential coverage implications.
County Auditor Campbell finalizes valuations for Aperdesa Hoguiam Montesano Eima Cosmopolis and other districts to inform memorial levies. Real estate and personal property values plus railroad track tallies total to 5 373 583 dollars across all towns and districts.
Old newspaper note markets Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cold cure. Advert claims doctors refund money if it fails and includes an isolated signature on each der lot.
The exhibit features the state’s largest Roosevelt Elk mount, possibly the biggest in the U.S. It was killed in the season of 1M in the Olympic Mountains near Quinault Lake. The alive weight was about 120 pounds more than a stone and stands 9 ft 6 in tall with heavy antlers and a 9 inch cape.
A long list of schooners and steamers loading at mills in Aberdeen and San Francisco bound for San Pedro, Santa Rosana, Guaymas, San Francisco, and San Diego. Vessels named include Hawii, Forres, A. F. Coats, Bangor, Comet, Oliver Oleson, Chas. R. Wilson, Henry Wil, Chas. E. Falk, Watson West, Mahokona, West & Slade, Fred Sanders, A. C. Thechooner A. B. Jackson, Norwood, Annie M. Campbell, Coronado, Sophia Ch, with loading at West & Slade, Hart-Wood, American, Alderston & Middleton, and Aberdeen Lam ter & Shingle mills. New incorporation formation noted for timber lands business with trustees W. B. Mack, Edw. Halburt, A. H. Farnam, S. E. Slade.
The report describes Thursday night and Friday weather with wind and rain causing minor incidents. A fallen electric pole near J. A. Hood's fence came close to a parlor window, but no major damage occurred.
A court docket clothed in fragmented OCR lists cases against the City of Aberdeen and other entities. Entries include McNeail versus City of Aberdeen and Creech et al versus City of Aberdeen, plus Maclton Co versus Myers and Walsh versus Electric Co. The page also mentions local notices and attorney details, with assorted names and addresses.
Aberdeen friends mourn Mrs E E Berlin who died October 1 in Detroit Michigan following a surgical operation. The Berlin family long resided in Aberdeen with ties to their former home in Haddus Grays Harbor.
A fragmentary testimonial notes that Ballard's Tie List product gave relief for health issues. The reader mentions trying the applicatio and months of benefit, with a price of one dollar and sale by W. B. Paine & Co.
The Herald, issued twice weekly, reports on printing services by Pritts offering quality work at moderate prices for local businesses and individuals seeking dependable job printing.
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